Author: Frank HarrisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women as literary characters
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Shakespeare and Platonic Beauty
Author: John VyvyanPublisher: Shepheard-Walwyn
ISBN: 0856834084
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Looking at some of the Shakespearean comedies, author John Vyvyan suggests they express a consistent, profoundly Christian philosophy of life based on the Platonic ideas of beauty and love. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and All’s Well That Ends Well, the heroines bring to life the idea of love as the force that is awakened in the world by beauty which then leads the soul to perfection. Vyvyan believes that for Shakespeare, love was preeminent over human ideas of justice, that self-discovery was a supreme human experience, and that breaking faith with the ideal—as Agamemnon, Cressida, and Hector all do in Troilus and Cressida —sowed the seeds of tragedy. The author’s recognition of Shakespeare's use of allegory enables him to make sense of certain developments in these plays that seem weak or absurd from the psychological standpoint. He does not suggest that Shakespeare’s philosophy is the most important thing about his plays; it is simply one thing about them that ought to be known. The recognition of this philosophy enhances enjoyment of the plays, giving them a new dimension and richness. This edition contains a list of the author’s Shakespearean references and an enhanced index.
Bold and Brave Women from Shakespeare
Author: Rebecca Stadtlander RebeccaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406389609
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare's plays.Stories of twelve of Shakespeare's courageous, strong-willed and determined characters are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander's rich and evocative illustrations. Celebrate these incredible women with this beautiful gift book, the perfect way to get children fascinated by Shakespeare and inspired by his work.Featuring: Titania, Cleopatra, Rosalind, Margaret of Anjou, Cordelia, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, Juliet, Portia, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, Miranda, Viola.
A dictionary of the English language. Abstracted from the folio ed., by the author. To which is prefixed, A grammar of the English language. [Another]
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Author: Samuel JohnsonShakespeare's Heroines
Author: Anna Murphy JamesonPublisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 1770482393
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
First published in 1832, Shakespeare’s Heroines is a unique hybrid of Shakespeare criticism, women’s rights activism, and conduct literature. Jameson’s collection of readings of female characters includes praise for unexpected role models as varied as Portia, Cleopatra, and Lady Macbeth; her interpretations of these and other characters portray intellect, passion, political ambition, and eroticism as acceptable aspects of women’s behaviour. This inventive work of literary criticism addresses the problems of women’s education and participation in public life while also providing insightful, original, and entertaining readings of Shakespeare’s women. This Broadview Edition includes a critical introduction that places Shakespeare’s Heroines in the context of Jameson’s literary career and political life. Appendices include personal correspondence and other literary and political writings by Jameson, examples of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Shakespeare criticism, and selections from Victorian conduct books.
A Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Samuel JohnsonShakespeare's Female Characters
Author: Anna Brownell JamesonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Women in art
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Shakespeare Commentaries
Author: Georg Gottfried GervinusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1020
Book Description
Shakespeare's Heroines
Author: Mrs. Jameson (Anna)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heroines in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Shakespeare's Book of Wisdom
Author: Rob CrisellPublisher: de Portola Press
ISBN: 9780692186732
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Shakespeare's Book of Wisdom offers practical and profound advice for readers ages 15 to 115 from the writings of Shakespeare as well as from dozens of other philosophers, artists, saints, and sinners throughout history. Every entry consists of a practical piece of advice, illustrated by a quote from Shakespeare and a plain-English translation.
Author: Johnson